Somatic Movement is an embodiment practice in movement that listens deeply to our personal internal bodily feeling and experience. The practice brings us some insight and healing through an integration of body, mind, emotions and spirit.

Pilates is an exercise method that balances out our bodies by releasing, mobilising, activating and lengthening the muscles with the use of breath and flowing movement with precise alignment. Body conditioning, pre/post natal, remedial.

Practitioner

Katsura Isobe

My fascination with the body, movement and its expression has been originally cultivated in dance, where I have trained, studied and worked professionally for nearly three decades. As I gained more insights, my curiosity kept growing beyond dance and expanded into anatomical & physiological, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of us humans. This journey took me to study and practice in Pilates, Somatic Movement Practice and Craniosacral Therapy.

A Craniosacral session with Katsura was a gentle breeze to my body’s healing process. I simply laid down on my back, and my body welcomed her gentle touch and witnessing of my responses. My mind felt very relaxed. After the session, I felt lighter and more connected to my body. It is a very gentle and relaxing form of therapy that helps your natural healing process. I recommend anybody to go and experience it for themselves! Thank you Katsura.

S.O. on Craniosacral Therapy

I contracted polio as an infant which affected my entire body at the beginning, but which today has left my legs and arms very weak. I rely so much upon my upper body to stay mobile and carry out basic tasks because of the severe weakness of my legs. I truly value Katsura’s classes as Katsura is very inventive and has devised very gentle exercises I can do from the safety of my bed and swimming pool, within my limited mobility range. Katsura really understands my muscle strength. It is a challenge for me to keep mobile, but I am confident that with the support of Katsura and my physiotherapist, I will be able to slow down the effects of my polio and osteoporosis.